Bill would expand definition of DUII in Oregon
Popular Today
- Protests follow arrests - 5/24/2013
- The Commons falls short of expectations - 5/24/2013
- Ashland officials will have to testify - 5/24/2013
- Creating 'one downtown' - 5/24/2013
Print this Article
Email this Article
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand the definition of drunken driving to include prescription drugs and synthetic substances that mimic drugs.
Currently "intoxicants" cover only alcohol, controlled substances and inhalants.
The Statesman Journal reports the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Monday on the bill that would include any drug that affects a driver's mental or physical faculties.
Drivers could claim they had an adverse reaction to medicine, but they'd have to disclose medical records to the prosecutor.
Reader Reaction
We reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this Community, including without limitation. Please check our Community Rules for more information. We ask that you report content that you in good faith believe violates the above rules by clicking the Flag link next to the offending comment or fill out this form. New comments are only accepted for two weeks from the date of publication.
Ads by Google
loading...
COUPON OF THE WEEK
- Reignite the Flame--Local Getaway + Complimentary Wine The White House Bed & Breakfast
- No Worries Alignment Southern Oregon Subaru Volvo Mitsubishi
- Nourishing Foods Cooking & Eating Class: Just $20 for You & a Friend! Wise Women Care Associates
- Service Package TC Chevy
- Nourishing Foods Cooking & Eating Class: Just $20 for You & a Friend! Wise Women Care Associates
- FREE BED FRAME With Every Mattress Purchase! Mattress Gallery by La-Z-Boy
- Limited Offer--Complimentary bottle of wine Elan Guest Suites
- Enjoy your stay in a distinguised suite and a FREE bottle of wine Elan Guest Suites
- FREE Dental Exam and X-Rays Premier Care Dental Center
- Look Younger Longer--Now 25% Off! Aesthetispa Laser & Wellness Ctr
- 50% Off Tire Rotation Airport Chevrolet Inc
- $10 Off New Patient Massage! Wise Women Care Associates
- $80 1 1/2 hour session That Massage Place
- Happy Hour Specials! Oh's Osaka
- FREE BED FRAME With Every Mattress Purchase! La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
- 10% Off In-Style In-Demand Fashion Mint Consignment Boutique
- Bonus Wild Card Offer! TC Chevy
- $50 OFF Mattress Purchase Mattress Gallery by La-Z-Boy
- $50 OFF Mattress Purchase La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
- Get up to $50 in Rebates! Hubbard's Hardware and Home Center
